The Elder Sister (1855)

By Marian James

Book Overview

The Elder Sister is a novel written by Marian James and published in 1855. The story revolves around two sisters, Kate and Lucy, who are very different from each other. Kate is the elder sister, who is beautiful, intelligent, and ambitious. She is determined to make a name for herself in the world and is not afraid to take risks. Lucy, on the other hand, is quiet, shy, and content with her life as it is. She is happy to support her sister in her endeavors and is always there for her.The novel explores the relationship between the two sisters and how they navigate their differences. Kate's ambition takes her to London, where she becomes a successful writer and journalist. Lucy, meanwhile, stays behind in their small village, where she falls in love with a local farmer. As Kate's career takes off, she becomes increasingly distant from her sister, causing tension between them. However, when tragedy strikes, the sisters are forced to confront their differences and come together as a family.The Elder Sister is a poignant and insightful novel that explores themes of ambition, sisterhood, and the complexities of family relationships. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167222326
• ISBN13: 9781167222320
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"